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Renho, who previously served as executive deputy leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, was defeated in a head-to-head leadership race for the party's Tokyo chapter.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
May 16, 2026
Renho suffers upset loss in CDP Tokyo chapter leadership race
The 58-year-old member of the House of Councillors was defeated by Yuji Kawana, 66, a member of the Musashino city assembly in western Tokyo.
Renho speaks in Tokyo during a news conference for candidates for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, in June last year.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 25, 2025
Opposition CDP to field Renho in Upper House poll
During her fourth term, Renho left the CDP and ran as an independent in last year＊s Tokyo gubernatorial election.
The Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. Tokyo police have arrested a 52-year-old unemployed man for allegedly sending a box cutter blade to a former Cabinet minister.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Mar 10, 2025
Man held over box cutter blade sent to former Cabinet minister
Yasuhiro Oura, 52, was previously arrested for attempted extortion against a former Upper House lawmaker, for which he has been indicted.
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 17, 2024
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho＊s defeat
Despite calls to end the relationship, there is still pressure on the CDP to seek interparty cooperation to avoid splitting the opposition vote.
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike meets with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday following her victory in Sunday's gubernatorial election.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 11, 2024
Sense of crisis remains in LDP over next general election
The LDP suffered a major defeat in Sunday＊s Tokyo metropolitan assembly by-elections, adding to their string of recent national and local losses.
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Monday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 8, 2024
Koike eases to victory but Ishimaru＊s performance signals shift in Tokyo
Koike saw off a tougher challenge than in previous votes, with Ishimaru pointing to a path forward for lesser-known candidates.
Renho, who had been considered incumbent Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike＊s main rival in Sunday's gubernatorial election in the capital, finished third behind Shinji Ishimaru, the former mayor of Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 8, 2024
Is cooperation with the JCP an asset or liability for the CDP?
Renho finishing third in the Tokyo gubernatorial race despite the backing of both parties raises questions for Japan＊s largest opposition group.
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike celebrates her win on Sunday evening. Koike has become the fifth governor in Tokyo＊s history to secure a third term in office.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 7, 2024
Koike secures third term as Tokyo governor
Dark horse Shinji Ishimaru, the former mayor of the city of Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture, came in second behind Koike, with Renho in third.
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives a speech before the start of Toden Pro Wrestling, the first-ever pro wrestling event inside a streetcar of the Toden Arakawa Line, in Tokyo on Saturday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 1, 2024
Koike has small lead as Tokyo election campaign enters final week
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Voters listen to a stump speech in Tokyo on Saturday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 29, 2024
Candidates turn to AI in Tokyo governor race
Experts warn that while social media give voters more insight into candidates, there are risks of information bias.
Candidates for the July 7 Tokyo gubernatorial election Yuruko Koike (left), Shinji Ishimaru (center left), Toshio Tamogami (center right) and Renho pose for a photo after a public debate in Tokyo this week.
51勛圖厙
Jun 27, 2024
Tokyo governor candidates call for measures on low birth rate
Suggestions range from higher income for younger workers to subsidies for painless deliveries.
Both Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (left) and Renho have been the targeted for threats in recent days.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Jun 25, 2024
Koike and Renho targeted by threats
A threatening message warning of an attack using sulfuric acid has been sent via fax to people close to the governor, similar to that sent to the office of rival Renho.
Renho, who is running for Tokyo governor, delivers a campaign speech in the capital's Setagaya Ward on Saturday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 24, 2024
Koike and Renho adopt contrasting approaches to Tokyo election
Incumbent Yuriko Koike has visited villages and towns in the capital, while challenger Renho has focused on giving speeches in central Tokyo.
Renho left the CDP, Japan's largest opposition party, earlier this month to run in the Tokyo gubernatorial election as an independent candidate.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Jun 24, 2024
Death threat sent to office of aspiring Tokyo governor Renho
The threat, made via fax, was also sent to a building that houses the headquarters of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, which Renho left in early June.
Renho announces her campaign pledges for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, in the capital on Tuesday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 21, 2024
The campaigners that Tokyo hopeful Renho doesn＊t want you to know about
The candidate for governor has kept quiet about Japanese Communist Party activities in support of her 〞 ties that could alienate some voters.
People applaud during a campaign event in Tokyo on Thursday. Those running in the July 7 poll will be battling to govern the sixth-largest city in the world by population.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 20, 2024
Tokyo governor poll campaign kicks off with 56 candidates in running
Ideas on how to reverse the capital＊s declining birth rate and make spending transparent are topping the agenda.
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (left) and Renho, a member of the House of Councilors, both candidates in the gubernatorial election, attend a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in the capital on Wednesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 20, 2024
The battle to be Japan＊s most powerful woman is on
The race to become governor of Tokyo has officially kicked off, and is set to determine who will control a region that makes up more than 20% of the nation＊s economy.
Renho attends a news conference in Tokyo on Friday. Renho needs to appeal to a wide range of voters in a race that has over 50 candidates, especially CDP and JCP supporters who don＊t like incumbent Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 19, 2024
Japanese Communist Party＊s shadow looms over Renho in Tokyo race
The appearance of a two-page flier in which the JCP endorsed Renho raised eyebrows and added more uncertainty to her prospects of winning the race.
Renho (left) and incumbent Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike are both pushing for child care policies in their campaign pledges for the Tokyo gubernatorial election next month.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 18, 2024
Koike and Renho take aim at Tokyo＊s declining birth rate
In unveiling their campaign manifestos, both gubernatorial contenders have pledged to bolster child-rearing policies.
Renho speaks to reporters on Wednesday in Tokyo.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 13, 2024
Renho, the liberal politician who might dethrone Tokyo＊s Koike
Her candidacy in July＊s gubernatorial race presents voters in the capital with two choices: Change or stability.
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